One Flower (4)

Is it your feeling?

It may be my mistake.

I pinned the lance under my armpits and aimed forward.

“…brother..?”

Asena and Kirsi stared at him curiously.

I counted to myself.

1…2…3…4…5…

It soon becomes heavy and the tip of the lance hangs down.

But I could be sure.

The lance is shorter and lighter.

There was a difference from my original record, which only took 3 seconds.

If it was an ordinary knight, I would not have known it, but I was sensitive to subtle differences as I practiced with it every day.

I look at Asena. She looked at me with a firm expression.

Normally, I would have thought that it was just her mistake, but she comes to me differently because she has a history of talking behind the scenes.

In the first place, Asena rarely made mistakes on important things.

Some say? Is it my delusion of damage? Personally, I felt it was intentional.

“Asena, I think this is a little short?”

I asked.

and saw

She wasn’t surprised like someone who heard something unexpected, she swallowed saliva like someone caught something wrong.

Her hard expression is broken, and she is colored with embarrassment rather than embarrassment.

He lost his gaze and rolled around as if thinking of an excuse.

I thought about it.

Oh, this is intentional.

I, who have known Asena since childhood, knew this much.

It was a fact that came to me as a gentle shock.

“…short?”

she asked cautiously.

“…Yes. Is this disadvantageous?”

“Ah… well, we have a competition lance, so let’s throw it away and use it.”

She stuttered anxiously to her words, trying to rectify the situation. I could tell he didn’t want to find out about this.

Still, I’m glad you’re looking at me.

Asena, who I read in the book, was proud of her evil deeds.

“I’m sorry, brother… I must have made a mistake.”

Still looking at the lance I made without looking at me. She, too, would know that if this was intentional, it wouldn’t be a simple matter.

“…..”

why is she doing this to me

why.

I wonder why

Gossiping about me, telling me not to go to the jousting contest, and eventually messing around with my weapon.

Am I ashamed?

I asked her a few days ago. Do you want me to live like a dead mouse?

She said it wasn’t, but that’s exactly what she did.

To be honest, I’m starting to get pissed off.

Will I be a blot to hide in the Frysters?

why are you ashamed of me If no one else knows, you shouldn’t. i raised you You became a pillar on which you can lean on when you are having a hard time. I filled the vacancy of my parents.

how much you underestimated me how much you ignore me

He downgraded me for being incompetent in front of people and promised to expel me.

I can’t find any faith toward me, regardless of the memories I’ve built up through my efforts.

“…..after!”

I mix my frustrated heart with a sigh and let it go.

Yeah, it doesn’t change what I’m going to do anyway. rather good Remember the three goals you set for yourself.

I gripped the lance.

How to overcome adversity as a weapon as a knight.

I’ll show you.

That I’m more suited to Fryster than anyone else.

“No, I’ll write it like this.”

Kirsi, who was watching the whole situation from the side, murmured.

“It’s disadvantageous.. What if I get hurt?”

So it makes more sense.

I think to myself.

I have to stand up from my disadvantage, so you won’t ignore me.

“Don’t worry. Asena, do you remember what we promised?”

“….yes..?”

She asks, blankly, unconscious.

I’d be ashamed to say that I’ve been tampered with.

“Promise, remember?”

“What promise…?”

“You asked me to cheer you up, I did.”

“…..”

“…watch me carefully.”

She stiffened and nodded her head. Her eyes still couldn’t look into mine.

****

The twins left, and I got into the rush and put my helmet on.

The rush to burn for the first time on the day he wore all the heavy armor was as if he wasn’t used to this weight yet.

“it’s okay.”

I drove the rush around in the tent.

The musty smell of dust and the smell of iron from the armor came in through the nasal passages.

The boy, who was momentarily pushed past the entrance to the tent, poked his head out.

“Are you ready?”

he asked

“okay.”

“Soon, the competition will start! Make the final preparations and come out when you hear the call!”

“I get it.”

After the boy had finished speaking, he hurriedly ran towards the next tent.

I had nothing more to prepare. I’m just thinking about not being swayed by Asena.

I don’t want to live with being bullied anymore, and I hate being ignored by twins even more. Then you can show Don’t complain, just prove it. I’m Fryster.

They’ve only seen me train, they’ve never seen such a direct battle like this.

‘next! This is the Fryster family!’

As the match manager introduces me, boos are pouring out. That enthusiastic booing caused a laugh.

.. was it like this?

A hostile group is an enemy. I first confirm the voice of the enemy that I must press and dominate.

A fryer might be helpful in this regard. In the end, the family of the villain in the novel. There will be many aristocrats who look at our family with not so comfortable eyes.

rather good

The bigger the enemy I break, the bigger I look. The moment I overturn my reputation for myself, all the students in the academy will recognize me.

Then the twins will have no choice but to acknowledge me.

‘Kaden Pryster!’

“Hey!”

I drove the rush and headed out of the tent.

As if the curtain was being removed, the booing sound became more vivid.

Rather, I opened my chest and stood up to the sound.

I looked around the crowd and found Asena and Kirsi.

Is this what you wanted? I didn’t expect anything in return…but was this the result of my efforts?

In an instant, a woman caught my eye.

“…..”

okay. I’ve been preparing for the twins… but I change my mind.

I remembered Liana’s grandmother’s words.

‘If there is a child you like, try flirting with it.’

****

One by one.

All the knights who faced Cayden were smashed.

No one could be his opponent.

No one could hold out more than one.

The son of a famous knight family, a man with an overbearing size, and a knight who seemed invincible.

If he collided with Cayden, he would fall out of the horse. It was overwhelming.

His appearance, united with a horse, was like a huge beast, and even those who booed at first swallowed up fear one by one and then shut their mouths. He saw a man named Kaden Pryster, who had only heard rumors and cursed, with his own eyes.

Now there were people cheering for them.

Pryster’s abandoned adopted child.

After responding with no indifference to all booing and criticism, he was proving himself by stepping on everyone with his skills. It seemed to show just how much effort he had put in, so people were feeling a calm burden without realizing it.

But Asena’s heart was far from calm.

Every time I looked at him, it hurt to the point that my heart was squeezing like it was twisted.

Every time Cayden flicked Rush’s reins and dashed fearlessly towards his opponent, he took his breath away.

He was unbelievably cool, and the urge for him was greater than ever. As if by magic, he could only see him.

Nothing else made her heart beat this much.

It was the first time he had seen his wild and manly appearance.

He was already perfect, but the dance combined with it seemed to grab Asena’s heart.

she thought

I wish my brother was mine There’s no need to put up with this urge. As soon as it’s over, I could lead him to his room and hug him and kiss him.

It was a pity that I couldn’t. I was impatient for wanting him.

She was confused.

At first, he just wanted to get out of the horse quickly. He wanted to be eliminated quickly and not appear in front of the academy’s students.

But seeing him fight in person, I couldn’t.

My hands were sweaty and my legs were shaking.

Every time he defeated an opponent that seemed impossible to win, he gripped the hem of his skirt.

If someone sees Asena now, they will think it’s a pain somewhere.

Her cheeks were red like never before, and she was exhaling with excitement.

It was only because of Kayden that this went unnoticed.

I was captivated by his overwhelming majesty and light, and I couldn’t think of seeing anything else.

‘…the real skill is good…’

‘..I was quiet even when everyone was swearing.’

‘…that’s…that’s cool. Isn’t that a real man?’

‘My heart is pounding…’

There were harsh words, but Asena was having a hard time controlling herself.

In addition, Caden looked at Asena every time he took the opponent off the horse, probably because he was anxious not to inflict pain on her. His face was covered by a helmet, so he couldn’t see his expression.

But every time he turned his head, Asena’s heart seemed to drop.

It was as if they were asking for support as promised.

Each time Asena did, she raised her hand on her knee and waved it. He continued his own cheering so that no one could see him. I had to suppress the desire to shout his name.

And the last moment has come.

The game manager shouted with a raised voice from the ditch.

“It’s the final!”

No booing could be found.

Everyone cheers for the two knights one by one.

There was an overwhelming amount of support for Cayden.

Everyone was in awe of the article that turned boos into cheers.

The manager introduces the article.

“Hey here on a white horse! Judy Ice of the Ice Duke!”

cheers pour out

As the enthusiastic cheering gradually faded, the manager’s gaze turned to Kaden.

“Invincible! No one can stand this knight. Kaden Pryster of the Dukes of Pryster!”

Everyone cheers loudly.

The earth’s axis was shaking.

He seemed to have forgotten all about the fact that he was the adopted child of the scornful Freisters.

Cayden bowed his head on the horse and loosened his neck.

The sound of noble girls grabbing their breasts and groaning stimulated Asena.

Asena looked around and met Kirsi, who was looking at her from a seat a little further away. Kirsey also didn’t seem to like the situation.

“start!”

At that moment, the game begins.

Rush, Cayden’s horse, screamed and raised his legs for a moment. Everyone burst out laughing in admiration at the wonderful appearance that would appear in the picture.

Immediately after, the rush is fired.

On top of it, Cayden grabbed the lance Asena had prepared herself, and leaned forward.

The decision is made in an instant.

-bang!

Two riders passed through the middle of the wooden wall.

Again, Cayden did not fall.

Judy Ice fell off her horse and flew through the sky.

The moment everyone took a breath, she crashed to the floor, and the champion of the competition was decided.

– Wow!!

-Pryster is different!

Cayden raised his lance and looked at his fallen opponent.

This time he didn’t even approach the loser.

Like Asena, he got on the horse proudly and waited for the loser to leave. Even this was an act that stimulated women’s hearts.

He appeared like a noble knight.

Not responding to any stimuli, not showing any emotions, it was literally like a knight.

Asena looked at him and bit her lip involuntarily. I wanted him so much.

At the same time, I felt a sense of superiority. The other noble maidens were heartbroken when they saw him.

It wasn’t something they liked, but… Asena knew that they had nothing to do with it. That’s how cool Kayden was.

And that kayden cherishes himself.

The older brother, who became the main character of this contest, loves and cares for him the most. He is so strong in front of others, he smiles, jokes around, and loves me in front of me.

That fact also made her happy.

The loser, Judy, scrambled to get up, then rode off the horse.

And at that moment, the match manager called the winner.

“The champion is Kaden Pryster!!”

Everyone gave warm cheers.

Asena finally gave a small applause.

The plan didn’t work out the way she had hoped, but she still felt an undeniable happiness from Kaden’s success.

“Kayden! Come to the podium!”

Suddenly, Lord Horslow, who had climbed the podium in the center, called him.

Asena could no longer look at him.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

My heart hurts. I needed time to catch my breath.

Still, with courage again, Asena looked up at him. It was a shame to miss this brilliant moment.

And his eyes met.

“…uh?”

Ignoring Sir Hoslow’s call to the podium, Cayden looked at him. He couldn’t tell the expression on his face that was hidden by the helmet, but he was definitely looking at him.

Then, in an instant, he rummaged through his saddle pockets.

And what he brought out.

It was a single flower.

He could see that the things he had grown in the garden had finally blossomed.

The fact that the flower in the saddle pocket was still intact seemed to show how overwhelming he was.

Asena took a breath.

Even if he tried to maintain a firm expression, it was too difficult and impossible.

He drove his horse towards him slowly.

no one made a sound

– Catch up. Catch up.

Hundreds of people were watching this competition, and it was so quiet that the hooves of Rush could be heard.

“…..haha…..”

She waited for him with her eyes raised, taking care not to hear the trembling sound of her breathing.

She had never been so nervous in her life.

Not even Kirsi, but he is coming straight to himself.

I knew this moment would be of great help to me.

Now that the student council members are questioning the relationship between them and Kaden, this event would be another symbolic moment.

Everyone should be surprised if they say they will hold a wedding ceremony after graduation, but they will nod their heads when they think of this incident.

Cayden suddenly approached Asena.

Asena carefully raised her trembling hands.

Kayden was also handing flowers.

A burst of joy filled Asena’s chest.

– Ugh.

Until he passed her.

“…?”

Asena looked at her hand with petals brushing past it with disbelief.

His shadow passed over him, and the bright sunlight blinded his eyes.

And at that moment, Kaden’s voice echoed in her ears, who couldn’t see in front of her.

“To the most beautiful woman.”

It wasn’t something he was saying to himself.

Asena covered the sun with her hands.

A single flower was leaving his hand. Slowly floating in the air, it fell on a woman’s lap.

The girl I was sitting with because it was the student council.

The flower was… Daisy Hexter.

“……uh?”

Asena could not believe what had happened before her eyes.

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